The University of the Virgin Islands accreditation has been reaffirmed by the Middles States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), the accrediting body for institutions of higher education in the Middle States region. The Commission notified the University of the reaffirmation of their accreditation in a June 26th letter.
“The decision of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education is a compelling testament to the outstanding and creative work the University has been engaged in for the 10 years since the University’s last accreditation visit,” said UVI President David Hall. “Not only was the University’s accreditation reaffirmed, but based on the comments and reports from the visiting team, the institution excelled and in many respects is a model for other higher educational institutions. In addition, being selected as a pilot institution to apply the new MSCHE standards before they are official, is a testament to how our accrediting entity views the quality of the University. We not only passed the reaffirmation of accreditation test, but did so with flying colors.”
The Commission acknowledged the institution’s participation in their new Collaborative Implementation Project. As part of the accreditation process the University submitted a self-study report and underwent a Site Evaluation Team visit on March 19-22, 2017. The MSCHE commended the institution for the quality of the self-study process and report.
“I want to humbly thank the entire University community for contributing individually and collectively to moving this institution forward,” said President Hall. “The results are not just a product of what we did to prepare for the accreditation visit, but what we have been doing each day in our various roles. I am grateful and honored to serve as President of a University whose spirit shines so brightly that others can feel it and be inspired.” The University’s next accreditation visit is not until 2025-2026. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is a voluntary, non-governmental, membership association that defines, maintains and promotes educational excellence across institutions with diverse missions, student populations and resources. It examines each institution as a whole, rather than specific programs within institutions. It fulfills its function through authorization from the United States Department of Education.
UVI’s Ambassador in Anguilla, Dedicated Alumni Recruitment Team (DART) Leader Timothy Hodge, who is a 1992 graduate of UVI and is currently pursuing PhD studies with the University, has extended sincere congratulations to President Hall on behalf of alumni in Anguilla on the announcement of UVI’s re-accreditation “with flying colors”. He has also commended UVI as the “university of choice” for those considering tertiary-level education outside of Anguilla.
